When I sailed Eastern Europe on Emerald Sky in April of 2016, I found a lot of like (in addition to a wonderful itinerary). My immediate takeaways about Emerald Sky: I liked Emerald Sky's modern … [Read more...] about My Take On Emerald Sky: Five Favorite Things
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 4
"Not one Brit complained." That was how one of our fellow guests, a Brit himself, summed up a single event during our day in Vukovar & Osijek, Croatia. He was making a joke, of course, in … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 4
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 3
After leaving Bulgaria, Emerald Sky proceeded upriver along the Danube. Our destination was Belgrade, Serbia, but first we'd need to pass through a couple of locks and, more significantly, the Iron … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 3
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 2
Though I’ve been globe-trotting for decades, today would mark the first time that I would set foot on Bulgarian soil. I have Emerald Cruises to thank for helping me notch a new country — two, in fact, … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 2
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part I
At the newly opened "5 To Go" in Bucharest, Romania, all items sell for just 5 lei each (about US$1.25). Cappuccino, 5 lei; croissant, 5 lei; freshly squeezed lemonade or orange juice, only 5 lei. The … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part I
Four Voyage Reports Ahead
From this week through the end of April, we'll be on four river cruises in Europe. Are any of ours among your favorites? Aaron Saunders will be cruising on Vantage's River Voyager through March … [Read more...] about Four Voyage Reports Ahead